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Art Camps at the First Night Monterey Studio

Spark your child’s creativity at First Night Monterey’s Art Camps! Designed for kids of all ages, our camps use the arts to inspire imagination, build confidence, and develop creative skills in a safe, fun, and non-competitive setting.

No prior experience required—just curiosity and enthusiasm. With age-appropriate instruction in a real art studio, children paint, draw, and create with a wide range of materials while learning, exploring, and having a blast. It’s the perfect place for young artists to discover, experiment, and express themselves.

Spring Break Art Camps Accepting Applications

Spring Break Session for MPUSD is March 23-26 and for PGUSD is April 13-17. Both are available as 2-day or 4-day sessions. SIGN UP NOW - SPACE IS LIMITED!

Summer Art Camps Sign-up Coming March 27th

We will have six week-long sessions in June and July. Your child is in for a wonderful, creative week at First Night’s Art Camp! They’ll be immersed in drawing, watercolor, painting, and sculpture-making. Plus, each camper will create a unique self-portrait to take home.

At the end of the week, we’ll celebrate your child’s creativity with a special art show on Friday afternoon! Each young artist will set up their work, with one piece beautifully framed and others thoughtfully displayed. Family and friends are welcome to join us in honoring their artistic journey!

Read More About Summer Art Camps

Thank you for Buying Buttons for FNM 2026

We hope you enjoyed nine hours of nonstop fun with Art, Music, Dance, and more! Showers did little to dampen the spirits of First Night Button-holders! Although a few outdoor performances had to be cancelled for safety reasons, your admission button gave you access to:

• 15+ venues featuring multiple performances
• All indoor stages, so you stayed warm and dry
• Participation in Interactive Art Stations
• Two Countdown-to-Midnight Finale Performances

By purchasing a button, you supported First Night Monterey and helped us bring you the best performances. Ringing in the New Year with creativity and joy!